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Welcome

Hello, I am Dr. Kate Warner, Department Head of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy. Welcome to our website and our department. If you find yourself interested in the myriad ways that people interact with our fascinating world, you have come to the right place. Our department is home to many vibrant programs. Come and explore all the possibilities.

You Have Lots of Opportunities

Our faculty study and teach courses that cover an amazing range of human behavior from the psychology of horror films to how to prevent bullying in schools, from how the human brain processes language to the predictors of job performance. Maybe you want to learn about the science of behavior or the ways the human nervous system shapes our actions. Perhaps you are interested in families, addictions, or how to help gifted and talented students flourish? We have programs that will teach you about these areas and much, much more. I invite you to spend some time on our website and get to know the degrees that we offer, both undergraduate and graduate.

Psychology is an exciting and popular undergraduate major and minor at Valdosta State University. Undergraduate psychology training assists in preparing students for a number of career alternatives in government, business, industry, etc., that do not require more advanced training. It also assists in preparing students for professional or graduate school in psychology, law, physical or occupational therapy, social work, business, education, and other areas.

GRADUATE DEGREES

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Our students are invited to join one of the student organizations such as Psychology Club where you can connect with other psychology major and minors; the International Honor Society in Psychology, Psi Chi; or Counseling, Academic, & Professional Honor Society International, Chi Sigma Iota.

STUDY ABROAD

Students in the Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy are encouraged to participate in the study abroad opportunities. Each year students have the opportunity to travel to the Czech Republic or London.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

If you are looking for the chance to participate in research opportunities with fellow students and faculty, then be sure to check our our psychology research laboratories.